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Being aware of rogue traders and scams

Most local tradespeople are legitimate and trustworthy. However, occasionally you might come across a rogue trader or a scam. The websites and links below will direct you to tradespeople who have been vetted by a trusted partner of the local authority.

Scam alerts

WCC Trading Standards is a local government service that makes sure that consumers are protected from unfair trading and allows them to successfully support businesses that are legitimate:

Find an approved trader

Trading Standards also have a partnership with two approved trader schemes:

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